60NYT > Lucktopics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/l/luck/index.html?rss=1News about Luck, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.Copyright 2014 The New York Times Companyen-usSun 02 Aug 2015 15:46:28 -0400http://static01.nyt.com/images/section/NytSectionHeader.gifNYThttp://www.nytimes.comCharmedhttp://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/26/magazine/charmed.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/26/magazine/charmed.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://static01.nyt.com/images/2015/07/26/magazine/26lives/26mag-26lives-t_CA0-thumbStandard.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"/></a>Taking a Moroccan grandmother’s advice for warding off the evil eye.By LAILA LALAMISun, 26 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/26/magazine/charmed.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssHit Send, Then Prayhttp://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/07/magazine/hit-send-then-pray.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/07/magazine/hit-send-then-pray.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://static01.nyt.com/images/2015/06/07/magazine/07magicmail/07mag-07watchessidebar-t_CA0-thumbStandard.png" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"/></a>When an Internet connection was as spotty as it was essential.By VALERIA LUISELLISun, 07 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/07/magazine/hit-send-then-pray.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssStirring the Pot for Good Fortunehttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/31/dining/a-black-eyed-peas-recipe-for-luck-in-the-new-year.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/31/dining/a-black-eyed-peas-recipe-for-luck-in-the-new-year.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://static01.nyt.com/images/2014/12/31/dining/31KITCH1/31KITCH1-thumbStandard-v2.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"/></a>For many, consuming this frugal dish on the first day of the year is said to augur prosperity.By DAVID TANISWed, 31 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/31/dining/a-black-eyed-peas-recipe-for-luck-in-the-new-year.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssHeads or Tails? Either Way, You Might Beat a Stock Pickerhttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/27/your-money/heads-or-tails-either-way-you-might-beat-a-stock-picker.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/27/your-money/heads-or-tails-either-way-you-might-beat-a-stock-picker.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://static01.nyt.com/images/2014/07/27/business/27-STRA/27-STRA-thumbStandard.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"/></a>A series of random choices could produce more success than many mutual fund portfolios.By JEFF SOMMERSun, 27 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/27/your-money/heads-or-tails-either-way-you-might-beat-a-stock-picker.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssThe Second Chance Act Proves Its Worthhttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/28/opinion/committed-states-have-reduced-recidivism-rates.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssA study finds that states reduce recidivism rates when they commit to measures that help ex-prisoners to transition.By THE EDITORIAL BOARDSat, 28 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/28/opinion/committed-states-have-reduced-recidivism-rates.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssIn Wimbledon Lottery, Lucky Losers Win a Second Chancehttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/24/sports/tennis/in-wimbledon-lottery-lucky-losers-win-a-second-chance.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssThe six highest seeds who lost in the final round of qualifying were put in a random draw for four spots that became available in men’s singles.By BEN ROTHENBERGTue, 24 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/24/sports/tennis/in-wimbledon-lottery-lucky-losers-win-a-second-chance.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssDivisional Round Probabilities: Statistics Are Important, but So Is Luckhttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/09/sports/football/for-nfl-playoff-teams-statistics-are-important-but-so-is-luck.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssMost playoff teams beat their regular-season expectations, but this showed that the season was too short for breaks to even out, not that an efficiency model was flawed.By BRIAN BURKEThu, 09 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/09/sports/football/for-nfl-playoff-teams-statistics-are-important-but-so-is-luck.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssKeeping Parolees Out of Prisonhttp://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/29/opinion/keeping-parolees-out-of-prison.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssCreating rational parole and probation systems is helping to reduce recidivism. But there is still a long way to go.Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/29/opinion/keeping-parolees-out-of-prison.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssHow to Cut Prison Costshttp://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/11/opinion/sunday/how-to-cut-prison-costs.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssThe Second Chance Act has brought about important changes, but a lot more rethinking is needed.Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/11/opinion/sunday/how-to-cut-prison-costs.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssLuck vs. Skill: Seeking the Secret of Your Successhttp://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/05/business/of-luck-and-success-economic-view.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/05/business/of-luck-and-success-economic-view.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://static01.nyt.com/images/2012/08/05/business/05SBUVIEW/05SBUVIEW-thumbStandard.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"/></a>It’s an age-old question: Does success have more to do with talent and effort, or simply good fortune? Sociologists found some answers in an experiment with 48 songs by indie bands.By ROBERT H. FRANKSun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/05/business/of-luck-and-success-economic-view.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss